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🥗 Lemon-Spiced Garbanzo Salad

A soft, zesty garbanzo salad made with fresh vegetables, gently sautéed onion, bright lemon, and warm spices. Light, comforting, and full of flavor.

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🛒 Ingredients (2–4 servings)
• 1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
• ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• ¼ yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 whole lemon, juiced
• 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp chili powder
• Salt & black pepper, to taste

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Soften the garbanzos
   • Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans
   • Place in a small pot, cover with water
   • Simmer 10–15 minutes until tender
   • Drain well and let cool to warm or room temperature
2. Cook the onion
   • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a small pan
   • Add diced yellow onion
   • Cook 3–5 minutes until soft and translucent
   • Remove from heat and let cool slightly
3. Season the garbanzos first
   • In a large bowl, add warm garbanzos
   • Toss with lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper
4. Assemble the salad
   • Add cooked onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley
   • Gently mix until well combined
5. Rest & serve
   • Let sit 10–15 minutes for flavors to blend
   • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed

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🧊 Storage
• Keeps well up to 3 days refrigerated
• Flavor improves after resting

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Red Wellness Smoothie

A vibrant smoothie made with beet, pomegranate, and coconut water. This refreshing blend is packed with colorful ingredients and natural antioxidants, making it a great addition to a balanced lifestyle.

Ingredients

• ½ cup tart cherry juice

• ½ cup pomegranate juice

• ½ small beet (raw or cooked)

• 1 cup coconut water

• ½ cup ice

• Optional: small piece of fresh ginger

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender.

2. Blend until smooth.

3. Taste and add more coconut water if you want a lighter texture.

Tip:

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of turmeric and black pepper.

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Cucumber Mint Tea Refresher

Ingredients

• 1½ cups cold water
• 1 mint tea bag
• ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1–2 lemon slices or 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½–1 teaspoon honey (optional)
• Ice cubes

Directions

1. Add the cucumber slices to a glass.
2. Pour in the cold water.
3. Add the mint tea bag and let it steep for 10–15 minutes.
4. Stir in the lemon and honey if using.
5. Add ice and serve cold.

Tips

• For stronger mint flavor, let the tea bag steep longer.
• Chill in the fridge before serving for an extra refreshing drink.
• Add extra cucumber slices for a spa-water feel.
• Use warm water first to dissolve the honey easier, then add ice.
• Best enjoyed fresh the same day.

Optional Add-Ins

• Fresh mint leaves
• Lime slices
• Ginger slices for extra flavor
• Sparkling water for a fizzy version

Serving Idea

Serve in a clear glass with cucumber and lemon on the rim for a fresh café-style presentation.